Undergraduate

Industrial Engineering

Industrial engineers are big-picture thinkers who organize the people, material, information, equipment, and energy to design, develop, implement, and improve integrated systems. RMU industrial engineering students also gain strong skills in logistics engineering—a field that deals with the planning, implementation, and control of the flow of materials, goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Graduates enter the workforce with the planning, design and operations skills to work with warehouse systems, transportation networks, materials handling devices, and industry supply chains.

Below is a typical four-year course of study for industrial engineering students, including major requirements and electives. Your own schedule will vary based on your own interests.

FRESHMAN/Fall Semester

FRESHMAN/Spring Semester

Intro to Engineering

Engineering Graphics

Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I

Calculus w/Analytic Geometry II

Chemistry I

General Physics I

Intro Decision Support Systems

Argument & Research

Intercultural Communication

C++ Programming

SOPHOMORE/Fall Semester

SOPHOMORE/Spring Semester

Statics & Strength of Materials

Engineering Statistics

General Physics II

Human Factors

Calculus w/Analytic Geometry III

Safety and Methods

Engineering Materials

Differential Equations

Public Speaking and Persuasion

Fundamentals of Accounting

JUNIOR/Fall Semester

JUNIOR/Spring Semester

Manufacturing Planning & Control

Value Design

Supply Chain Engineering

Optimization Techniques in Industrial Engineering

Linear Algebra with Applications

Management Theory & Practice

Survey of Economics

Principles of Marketing

Business Professional Communication

Contemporary American Social Problems

SENIOR/Fall Semester

SENIOR/Spring Semester

Engineering Practice

Integrated Engineering Design

Plant Layout & Materials Handling

Automated Industrial Design Systems

Industrial Engineering Elective

Simulation

Humanities: Art and Music

General Psychology

Reading Literature: Myths

American National Government

Academic Internship ProgramAll engineering students are required to complete three credits of an academic internship between their sophomore and senior years to test their engineering skills in an appropriate industry setting. The internship is conducted under the joint supervision of advisors from the university and the industry partner.

The Learning FactoryRMU believes that students learn by doing and that they benefit from practice with the processes and equipment used in industry. The heart of RMU's engineering programs is The Learning Factory, where students gain hands-on experience with design, testing and manufacturing processes and equipment, in much the same way that medical students learn from clinical training in a hospital.

The School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science unites faculty members from diverse disciplines and provides opportunies for collaboration in teaching and research between faculty and students. We provide students with real-world experiences that give them the skills they need to compete in the job market. The results show: a 96% job placement rate for our graduates. We emphasize a global curriculum and have a diverse student and faculty body. We make sure our students are engaged citizens of the globe and experienced professionals in sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Scholarships are available based upon academic achievement.

For freshmen, high school grade point average and ACT/SAT scores are used. For transfer students, the cumulative grade point average of all college courses is used. Scholarships range from $1000 per year up to full tuition. (To calculate your scholarship eligibility, click here.)

Higher education is an investment in your future.

At Robert Morris University, we will work closely with you to show you how to finance your education through a combination of need-based financial aid, scholarships, and financing strategies to make your education attainable. RMU has one of the lowest tuition rates of all private institutions in the state, but we know that financing your education can be complicated, and your family might need help in understanding your options.